sillypuddy421

:cursing:Hello All~ Been a while since I posted... Feeling like a failure...It has been about a year since my lapband was placed. I have only lot around 50 pounds...When I went for my first fill(under flouroscopy?) Dr. Choban said she gave me 7cc,which I was suprised since it was my first fill. I kept waiting,and waiting to feel the full feeling, and restriction,but wasn't sure what it was supposed to feel like. Then, six weeks later supposedly got another cc. The next six weeks, I told her I wasnt feeling anything different so she pulled what was in my band out-was one cc-apparently she missed the first time with the 7ccs. So, I felt I was behind by months! The next time we went to flouroscopy to fill. I now have 8ccs. That was the first time I felt restriction. I was so happy,but quickly learned what the discomfort of sticking felt like! It is so weird! One day I can eat something without a problem,then the next time it will get stuck. It definately makes you slooooow down! I am just so disgusted with me right now! I am in a funk,and trying desperatley to get out of it! Seems like when my excercising is on track,my eating is bad,and visa versa. I finally made it to one support group meeting at Mt. Carmel,then Melissa had an emergency and had to leave. Then, it seemed like most of the people were bypass patients... It is so hard to get to the hospital for the meetings that time of day! I live in Pataskala and traffic is horrid that time of day,but I know I need support! I haven't lost,havent gained,but am so frustrated I don't know what to do! Any suggestions would be helpful! I have come to one conclusion-I am a sugar addict! If I eat a bite of it, I want MORE!!!! So, if anyone has ideas,suggestions,a gun(kidding),please help me out! Glad you're doing soooo great K!!!!!

HI everybody! Got back from vacation last saturday,and am trying to get back into the routine with work,life,etc. I still went to curves on vacation,but did eat a few things I probably shouldn't have,gained a pound but lost it plus one same week I got back,so not bad... I went to Choban today for my second fill. She seemed to think I lost the appropriate amount of weight even though I feel I should be losing more...I only got 3/4 cc-hope it is enough to make a diiference. The hardest part for me is trying to eat dinner without having something to drink-maybe that is why I still can eat too much,or get hungry faster. I am going to try really hard not to drink with meals,and see if it makes a bigger difference....I am also thinking about signing up for water arobics at the Y-new session will be starting soon...I love the water!!! I had looked forward to swimming a lot on vacation,but the heater in the pool wasn't working,and it was a little too cool this time in florida. Bummer!!!! All my shorts, and capris are saggy now; think it's safe to pack them all away? In the past I always kept them,and sure enough,would end up back in them.... I don't want to ever wear them again! Surely by next spring they will be falling off-right??? All my scrubs are huge! About to get the scrubs I packed away a few years ago down from the closet. Hopefully it won't be long.... I can hardly wait to be 100 pounds down!! OMG! You girls are doing great!!!! I mean even if you lose a pound a week,that's 52 pounds a year! The weight didn't get there overnight,so it's going to take some time,unfortunately... It would be great if we could put our jobs,family,etc on hold for a few months,and go through the training,and nutrition classes like on biggest loser! 55% body weight gone in less than a year! They must feel awesome!!! Hey K, I know you have one of the body bug thingys-does it help you? Do you think it's worth it? Was thinking about getting one... Well, I must go pack my food for work tomorrow-keep up the good work everyone!!!! More later!:eek:

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I had to attend two different meals,but didn't do too bad. I have only had one fill since surgery in September,so I feel I am able to eat too much. I ate a few things that were terribly sinful,gained two pounds that week,but lost them plus one the next week. I am NOT going to beat myself up over it because it was a holiday. Most importantly when I have a bad eating day, I get right back to it the next day! This week I am on vacation in Florida-ocean front which is beautiful!! The water is pretty cold which is a bit disappointing because I love to swim,and it would be great excercise... I am a member at curves fitness,and got a travel pass,so I will be going there in the morning. When I get back to Columbus next week, I see Dr. Choban for a fill-yeah!!! I have been fortunate so far in that nothing has ever got stuck in my band,and I haven't experienced any sliming, or anything. That is ultimately why I chose the realize-have read,and talked to several people,and all say the same thing-no sticking, or sliming. I definately can't eat as much as I used to,and don't get hungry as fast,but I know my portions should be a bit smaller. When the doctor tells you the band is a tool,and not a cure all they are absolutely telling you the truth-it is what you make it!! If you're looking to loose the weight without any effort-probably best to go with the bypass surgery,and NOT the band. I am happy with the choice I made. Gives me a feeling of satisfaction when I see the numbers on the scale decreasing after I have been working out really hard! I feel great,and even though I have only lost 26 pounds,my energy level is so much better already!! Have a great day everyone-more later from the beaches in florida!!!:confused:

Hi everyone~ I am gonna try to make it to the saturday meeting at polaris-could use a good shot in the arm so to speak.... I have lost almost 20 pounds since getting banded September 9th,but I still don't really feel a restriction even though they gave me a 7.5 cc fill... I can eat way too much,and haven't had any trouble with anything I have eaten getting stuck,etc. I don't get another fill until December 8th... I have discovered-unfortunately, that I can still eat chocolate-bad!!!!! So, I am NOT bringing it into my house again! I did have york peppermint patties because they are dark chocolate,and low in fat,but still full of sugar! grrrr! I can hardly wait to get another fill. I do get hungry,but I agree,the head hunger is the worst! Still excercising like a mad woman-makes me feel good when I am done. I have a lot more energy,and my back isn't hurting as much as before surgery. As you are told prior to surgery,this is a tool-not a cure all,and it is most definately slow....On the upside,the scale is going down instead of up! Keep up the good work everyone,and hope to see you all at polaris on Saturday! Joyce

HI everyone. I got my first fill last week-7.5 cc... Honestly, I am not really feeling any restriction... I am excercising 4-5 times a week,and measuring my foods,but am not dropping any weight... I see where people have lost hundreds of pounds with their lap bands, and I wonder if it is going to happen for me....Just pretty bummed right now... Glad to hear everyone else is doing well. Any suggestions???? Joyce:sad:

Hi K~ I am assuming the meeting you were referring to was last Tuesday night? Whenever you all are planning a meeting,will you please let me know? As you know, I was banded sept 9th. I get my first fill on Tuesday,and am hoping it will make a difference. I know I am geting hungry too fast,and I don't feel any restriction at all. I have been excercising like a fiend,but have only lost 17 pounds the past six weeks (following surgery). It is a big mental thing! I'm thinking, ok, lots of people have had this surgery,and lost hundreds of pounds,and this is all I have lost in six weeks? Did I have the surgery for nothing? I am hoping after my first fill the weight will start coming off,and I won't be able to eat as much... Any advice you can give is always helpful. Thanks! Joyce

Good for you on getting your date!!! Hooray! I would start now,and just eat like the other gals said; I did low fat,low carbs,and walked,and had no problem with the ten pounds. I had my surgery September nineth,lost sixteen pounds the first couple of weeks,and now am stuck at that weight a couple of weeks. It is frustrating because I have been excercising more than ever! Hopefully that will change with my first fill on the 20th! Good luck,and keep us posted!!! I am sure you will do fine. Joyce-wishin she was in Florida! LOL

Hi All~ I am back to work now-this is my second week back. Went from laying on the couch post surgery back to work a 49 hour week-ouchy! LOL Actually it has been going great. I feel really good;that was the easiest surgery I have ever had! So easy I don't really feel like there is anything in there. I am getting hungry every few hours,and I am able to eat more than a cup and a half of food... I know they say they usually wait six weeks to give you a fill;anyone know if they ever give you a fill any earlier? I lost fifteen pounds the first two weeks,but the past week has been at a standstill even though I am excercising more... Did anyone experience what I am going through? I just don't feel any restriction at all, which has be totally bummed. I am going to call Melissa tomorrow;guess the worst I can hear is no. More later! Joyce

Hi All~ Nine days out,and feeling pretty good. I go back to work Monday,think I have how to get all the liquids,and proteins worked out. I have post op nutrition class next wednesday-yeah! I am definately ready for something other than liquid! I think the thing with the liquids, it's all sweet tasting except the soup,and cottage cheese. Anyone know what the pureed/soft phase consistes of? Right now, I am so concentrated on what amount of protein I need to get in, I don't think of it as food,but kinda like fuel. I get the first fill on October 20-yeah! So far ten pounds gone! And does anyone know when the support groups meet? Have you all had one at Polaris lately? K,so glad everything was ok with your band. You are always so informative,and upbeat! Keep it up! Joyce

Had surgery yesterday-the realize c band placed. I just got home from the hospital. Everything went very smooth. I have soreness,and some nausea,but nothing unbearable.. Thanks for your prayers-they must have worked. Now trying to figure out what I can put in my body. More later! Joyce

Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. A little nervous... Was supposed to have surgery at nine am,but they called,and now it isn't til noon. Bleh! I will be starved to death by then,and worse with the nerves. LOL Nothing I can't handle though... K, hope you get rid of the acid reflux soon,and that it is just something minor. Please keep us posted! I will let everyone know how it goes with the surgery. Wish me luck,and keep me in your prayers,as I do with all you bandsters! Joyce

Hi Everybody! Board has been pretty quiet lately...Wondering how DJ is doing,along with everybody else... Nine days til surgery,and wow,what things go through your mind... Soo excited about the prospect of being healthy,and trim,but scared some how I will be a failure... Also scary to think I am saying goodbye to so many foods that have "gotten me through" things-BUT also got me here... The mind is a powerful thing! My partner hasn't been to any of the pre-nutrition classes with me,and has no clue... Already saying, I should be able to have regular popsicles instead of sugar free ones since I won't be eating anything the first two weeks... I told her I don't want to start out a cheater-I am having a major surgery to help me lose weight.... Just don't think she gets it... And almost fell for that one! LOL Has anyone gone to counseling during this whole weight loss process? I mean other than the suppport group at the hospital? In the past when the weight started coming off,and the more attention I recieved, I didn't handle it too well-and would gain it all back! I don't ever want to do that again! Now I know what a friend meant by mental,mental,mental. He has a lapband as well,and said the mental part is the hardest part for him. Now I believe him! So any words of encouragement, or advice will be helpful!!! Hope all is well with everyone! Joyce

Thank you for all the good ideas! Had all the preop stuff done today-yeah! Looks like everything is a go! I'm not too nervous about the surgery itself-scared of all the changes afterwards. I need to get focused on all the postitives,but it is hard sometimes. I just don't want to be a failure... I can't remember the one lady's name,but she was at one of the meetings at Polaris; she was supposed to have her band operated on,and I was wondering how she did. She seemed like such a sweet lady. Also curiuos how DJK is doing since surgery-haven't seen anything recent. Enough ramblings,hope everyone is doing great!! Joyce